DETERMINATION OF LUTEIN CONTENT IN FOODS AND PROSPECTS FOR ITS USE IN BAKERY PRODUCTS

Abstract

The article examined the content of lutein in vegetables and fruits. High concentrations of lutein were found in vegetables: spinach (8.95 mg/100 g), cabbage (6.89 mg/100 g), lettuce (1.65 mg/100 g), celery leaves (1.68 mg/100 g), pumpkin (2.82 mg/100 g), zucchini (1.14 mg/100 g), broccoli (1.97 mg/100 g) and green peas (2.23 mg/100 g). Low concentrations were observed in fruits (less than 0.60 mg/100 g).